The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 32 The best in destinations, hotels, food, guides and attractions! Mark and David are joined by World Jewish Travel's CEO Jack Gottleib as they go in search of some of Israel's best tourism offerings: Meet World Jewish Travel - A Jewish Tripadvisor Israel's ethnic restaurant story with renowned Israeli food critic Gil Hovav Off to Akko/Acre for crusaders, hummus and a Turkish hamam Who is Norman fromTel Aviv's The Norman Hotel? The favorite haunts of tour guide Arthur Koll ANU - A museum born anew Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition is sponsored by World Jewish Travel.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 31 Mark and David go on a trip that was impossible just two years ago – to the glamorous modern metropolis of Dubai. They travel back in time, visit the future and have a lot of fun in the present too. This time: Say hello, wave goodbye to Expo Framing the view from up on high Bringing the future into the present What the butler saw in the Royal Suite The best Indian food is not necessarily in India Connecting with Dubai’s past Bouncing across the Arabian Sea The swingers club Mark vs David – Racing revenge with 400 horse-power Mark and David were guests of Dubai’s Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing and The Address Hotel Downtown, part of Address Hotels and Resorts. Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition is sponsored by World Jewish Travel.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 30 Journalist, writer, former TV anchor and now museum director Danielle Spera is our guide to the world's first Jewish museum located in Vienna, which has been revived under her stewardship. Then, Jewish travel maven Ben G. Frank introduces us to his must-see destinations throughout France. Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition is sponsored by World Jewish Travel

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 29 It's Purim and St. Patrick's day this week so Mark and David are in festive mood for this Irish special. We take in Dublin, Belfast and much more with our guides, award-winning travel writer and broadcatster Fionn Davenport and travel editor Sarah Pickering. Sláinte! L'chaim! Cheers! Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 28 It looks like 2022 will be a record year for cruising into and out of Israel. Some of the biggest cruising companies, like Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, will sail from Haifa. We bring you all the news on their cruises and where to get the latest information and offers. We hear from the cruise companies about their ships, itineraries and on-board food (including kosher) and entertainment. And we go behind the scenes at Haifa Port to learn about dealing with COVID and preparations for a year to remember. Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify .

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 27 Mark and David put on their thermals and head to the far east of Turkey to discover World Heritage, spectacular views, furry friends and plenty of local music and dance. This time: Dawn at Istanbul’s super airport Getting goose-bumps with a musical lunch A trek through snowy Kars Kars by the fireside The only Jew in the UNESCO village Riding on a horse drawn sled Something fishy in the frozen lake Turkish love for music rap battles Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Mark and David were guests of Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency and Turkish Airlines.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 26 Author Annika Hernroth-Rothstein regales us with her time living on Djerba, a Tunisian island in the Mediterranean, including the amazing home hospitality offered by the local, vibrant Jewish community. Mark and David then head to Chicago where historian Ed Mazur introduces them to the first Jews of the city and recommends the best kosher dining in town. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 25 This time we tell the stories of two unique Jewish communities in tourism hotspots.  First, we head to Mallorca (or Majorca) in the Mediterranean to learn of the Xueta - crypto Jews from the time of the Spanish inquisition - who are returning to their roots. Our host is Dani Rotstein, who just made the documentary Xueta island. Then, we travel to salt spring island off the west coast of Canada to learn about its thriving art scene, folk music and its Jewish community that meets every Friday evening outside a local deli! Meet the wonderful local Hannah Brown. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

From magical sunrises to the only active volcano on mainland Europe, the boys head to the Bay of Naples, where they make traditional pizza, discover a 95% alcoholic beverage and interview one noisy donkey. This time:>Arriving in Naples by sea>Strolling Sorrento's alleyways>Donkey hotty>95%-alcoholic limoncello>How to make typical Italian cheeses>Going to the theater in ancient Pompei>How the "red-light district" got its name>A floating English pub farewell Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel EditionSpecial Christmas episode David and Mark get festive and go ho-ho-ho in the snow, snow, snow.  They pop in to the Old City of Jerusalem to visit Santa Claus in his grotto to tell him what they want for Christmas. Then, in search of snow and inspiration, they travel to Park City in Utah to hear about a ski in/ski out Friday night synagogue service.